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What is the Life expectancy after an adominal aortic aneurysm repair?
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∙ 14y ago
Hi there,
I cannot answer the above question but I can provide hope for people and families who may have had a loved one suffer from this.
My father collapsed without warning nearly one year ago and was rushed to Hospital. After an xray it was discovered he had an abdominal aortic aneurysm and had to be operated on immediately if there was any chance of him surviving. We were of course shell shocked. Dad had been up and about and up a ladder only that morning. He was, however, 67 and had smoked most of his life. He was rushed into surgery lasting three hours. The prospects did not look good and we were told to expect the worst.
However, the surgery was sucessful but dad was in Intensive care for nearly 4 weeks with no sign of movement. One Saturday afternoon we visited him and just like that he gained consciousness. It took another few weeks for him to be discharged and about another 8 months for him to get back to normal. By that I mean coming to terms with the emotional aspects of what had happened and waterworks which seemed to be a bit of a problem for a while!. There was no long term speech damage or brain damage.
What Im trying to say is that don,t ever give up hope if you have a loved on in this situation. Some people do make it through.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoAn abdominal aortic aneurysm, also called an AAA, is an enlargement of the lower part of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, through the abdominal region. The surgery to repair AAA is a major procedure. If one is otherwise healthy, they can expect to spend five to ten days in the hospital, with an up to six month total recovery period.
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∙ 11y agoI was told that after repair life expectancy is the same as the normal population.
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What are normal results aortic aneurysm repair?
Repair of the aneurysm will provide normal blood flow to the systemic circulation. Pain associated with the aneurysm will be relieved by the repair. The risk of aneurysm rupture will be eliminated.
How does an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm get repaired?
The infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm can be repaired through different types of surgery. The two main types of surgical repair include open repair and endovascular repair.
What is the purpose of aneurymectomy?
The purpose of aneurysmectomy is to repair an aortic aneurysm that is likely to rupture if left in place. Aneurysmectomy is indicated for an aortic aneurysm that grows to at least 2 in(5 cm) or for an aortic aneurysm of any size that is symptomatic.
When is surgery done to repair an aortic aneurysm?
According to the Mayo Clinic, surgery for an aortic aneurysm depends on where the aneurysm is and how fast it is growing. If it's a slow growing aneurysm, the doctor might choose to simply wait and see how the aneurysm is progressing as it might not require surgery at all. If it is a fast growing aneurysm, the doctor would prefer to plan a surgery in advance but will perform an emergency surgery if the aneurysm is in danger of bursting.
Does Aneurysm repair reduce life expectancy?
No. unless you die on the table or don't get it repaired..... then yes.
How many people die from having surgical repair of an aortic aneurysm?
However, if the aneurysm is untreated and eventually ruptures, less than half of the people with ruptured aneurysms will survive.
How long does aortic repair last?
An aortic aneurysm stent graft should last for years without needing to be replaced. This procedure is recommended by doctors and preferred by patients because of its non-evasiveness.
What is aortic valve repair?
It is ablood vessel that yransports oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the aorta.
What is the effect of marijuana on a small aortic aneurysm?
Pot lowers blood pressure, and would provide other beneficial effects. Omega 3 would eventually repair cell walls and strengthen the area.
What medicine should you take for an aneurysm?
Open surgical repair or endovascular repair.
What is the prognosis of an aortic tear repair and stenting to aorta?
Good.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of an aneurysm?
Aortoplasty is a general term for surgical repair of the aorta. That depends on the type of repair that is being performed, it can be called "Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair" when it is a surgical procedure to repair an aortic aneurysm done through the major blood vessels of the body. Depending on the procedure used and the problem being repaired different techniques may be used such as: Patching, used when there are tears in the valve, fixed through surgical insertion of a tissue patch. Commissurotomy, which is when the valve is narrowed, an incision of a commissure into the valve is used to fix the problem. Reshaping, used to reshape the valve so that it can close properly. Valvuloplasty, used to increase opening of valve and improve blood flow when the valve has become rigid with calcium buildup. This is done through the insertion of a balloon catheter. Decalcification, used when there is a calcium build up, removes excess calcium so that valve can function properly.
